VACCINIUM MYRTILLUS SEEDCAKE POWDER
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About VACCINIUM MYRTILLUS SEEDCAKE POWDER
An abrasive botanical powder made from bilberry seeds, rich in antioxidants. Provides gentle physical exfoliation while delivering skin-conditioning polyphenols.
Detailed Analysis
Vaccinium Myrtillus Seedcake Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground seedcake remaining after oil extraction from bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus, Ericaceae) seeds. Bilberry seeds contain fatty acids, proteins, and antioxidant compounds including flavonoids, proanthocyanidins, and phenolic acids. The seedcake byproduct retains these bioactive components. As a cosmetic ingredient, it functions as a gentle abrasive for physical exfoliation and as a skin conditioning agent. The antioxidants may provide some protection against environmental oxidative stress, though the evidence is primarily extrapolated from bilberry fruit research.
What It Does
Skin Benefits
- ✓ Antioxidant protection from flavonoids and proanthocyanidins
- ✓ Gentle physical exfoliation
- ✓ Skin conditioning via fatty acid content
- ✓ Potential anti-inflammatory effects
Known Concerns
- ⚠ Minor sensitization risk in individuals allergic to Ericaceae family plants
- ⚠ Seeds may contain trace tannins causing mild astringency
Safety Score
Good
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
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